Classic Senegalese Fish Yassa Recipe for Two

Senegalese Fish Yassa

Senegalese Fish Yassa

Serves: 2, Difficulty: Expert

Preparation Time: 30 minutes, Cooking Time: 45 minutes

Summary

Delve into the vibrant culinary landscape of Senegal with this Fish Yassa, a tantalizing dish that captures the essence of the region’s cuisine. This dish is a delightful symphony of perfectly cooked white fish, nestled among a bed of rice, with a rich backdrop of caramelized onions, vibrant vegetables, and the warming embrace of chili pepper. Infused with the robust flavors of garlic and palm oil, every bite is a journey into the heart of Senegalese food culture. This is a dish that is both heartwarming and complex, making it the perfect choice for a memorable dinner for two.

Ingredients

• 400 grams white fish fillets
• 200 grams white rice
• 2 medium tomatoes, chopped
• 1 medium carrot, sliced
• 1/4 cabbage, sliced
• 1 large onion, sliced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 chili pepper, chopped
• 3 tablespoons palm oil
• Salt to taste
• Black pepper to taste
• 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
• 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
• 1 tablespoon chopped parsley
• 1 bay leaf

Method

• Marinate the fish with salt, pepper, Dijon mustard, and vinegar. Set aside for 15 minutes.
• In a large pan, heat palm oil and sauté garlic and onion until caramelized.
• Add tomatoes, carrot, cabbage, chili pepper, parsley, and bay leaf to the pan. Cook until vegetables are tender.
• In a separate pan, cook the white rice until tender. Set aside.
• Place the fish fillets on top of the cooked vegetables and cover, allowing the fish to steam and absorb the flavors.
• Once the fish is cooked, serve it over a bed of the rice and garnish with additional parsley.

Tips

• For a more intense flavor, let the fish marinate for a longer period.
• Adjust the chili pepper to your preferred level of spiciness.
• For a more vibrant dish, use a mix of colorful vegetables.

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